crime

Juvenile injured in Saturday afternoon shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Ohio and Indiana avenues. Police said officers were patrolling in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. They headed toward the sound and found a juvenile…

Two arrested for drug trafficking charges in Gulfport

On October 2, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31-year-old Ladairrius Murphy and 23-year-old Mykia Dominic Gardner. Both of them were charged with one count of Trafficking Oxycodone, one count of Possession with Intent Marijuana, one count of Possession with…

Man, woman arrested on sex crime charges in Gulfport

On September 28, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 28-year-old Oliver Josiah Cole and 28-year-old Sara Marie Cole. Oliver Cole was charged with two counts of Sexual Battery with bond totaling $900,000. Sara Cole was charged with one count of…

Man arrested on home repair fraud in Harrison County

Fifty-two-year-old Marcus Lloyd Klausman was arrested on one felony count of home repair fraud. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim reported to the Harrison County Criminal Investigations Division that he hired Marcus Klausman, the owner of Rockin the Coast…

Man accused of breaking into vehicles in D'Iberville

A man is accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles in D'Iberville and stealing valuables inside. D'Iberville Police arrested 57-year-old Derike Anderson on 12 counts of auto burglary. He also had an outstanding warrant of touching a child for lustful purposes…

Alabama man arrested on robbery charges in Biloxi

On Sunday, September 10, 2023 around 7:48 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Bayview Avenue in reference to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and learned that someone had stolen his…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Simpson County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Quick Stop gas station on Highway 49 in Simpson County. MBI received notification at about noon of…

Jackson County deputies arrest Vancleave murder suspect

A Jackson County man accused of killing his step-father appeared in court earlier today. Aaron Haylock appeared before a county judge on that murder charge. Jackson County deputies arrested Haylock without incident Sunday at Martin Luther King Park on Highway…

Man arrested in deadly shooting on Rene Avenue in Gulfport

On September 1, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Michael Gidden Kelly on one count of First Degree Murder. On September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 13000 block of Rene Avenue,…

Wanted for accessory after the fact to capital murder

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Marchris May, who has an active felony warrant for Accessory after the fact to a capital murder that occurred on August 26th, 2023. During the course of the…

Two 15-year-olds charged with manslaughter in Gulfport

On August 26, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Kavion Dakari Hannibal and 15-year-old Desean Curtis Cooper and charged them each with one count of Manslaughter. On August 26, 2023, at approximately 12:54 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded…

Police investigating shootings overnight in Gulfport, Biloxi

Gulfport and Biloxi police departments are investigating separate shootings overnight. In Gulfport, officers responded to the 400 block of Kahler Street about 2:15 a.m.  No other details are available from Gulfport Police. In Biloxi, officers responded to the 200 block…